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Introduction to Lipids in Nutrition

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What is the main benefit to the host from microbial activities described in the text?

Metabolism of digestible carbohydrates

Modulation of lipid global metabolism (correct)

Enhanced immune response

Stimulation of lipid beta-oxidation

How does dysbiosis affect the host according to the text?

Promoting undernutrition or malnutrition (correct)

Regulating lipid absorption

Enhancing the immune response

Increasing lipid oxidation

What is the role of L.paracasei as discussed in the text?

Promotes lipid beta-oxidation

Secretes L-lactate to elicit lipid storage (correct)

Metabolizes malonyl-CoA

Inhibits enterocyte lipid storage

What effect does acetate secreted by E.coli RB01 have on enterocyte lipid metabolism?

Promotion of AMPK/PGC-1α/PPARα signaling pathway Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of m-ICcl2 cells in studying lipid metabolism as per the text?

They express genes involved in lipid absorption and transport Signup and view all the answers

How do L.paracasei ATCC 334 and E.coli RB01 alter enterocyte lipid metabolism?

By secreting acetate and L-lactate respectively Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total caloric intake do lipids provide in adults?

30-40% Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of energy for breast- and/or formula-fed infants?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the primary component of lipids in a normal western diet?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the absorption of lipids in the gastrointestinal tract?

Emulsification and hydrolysis of triglycerides and cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the products of lipid digestion within enterocytes?

They can be oxidized or recycled for the synthesis of TG and CHOL esters Signup and view all the answers